Are Poly Liquid Fertiliser Tanks Ideal for Liquid Fertiliser Long-term Storage?

Did you know that a specific tank is called for when storing liquid fertiliser? This is because, among other things, liquid fertiliser is much heavier than water, and so any tank that’s not designed specifically to withstand the weight of liquid fertiliser just won’t do.

Why You Need A Stable Liquid Fertiliser Tank for Your Long-Term Liquid Fertiliser Storage

• First and foremost, so you can take advantage of cheap pricing.
  
  

  Timing is everything in farming. And since there are a lot of factors that impact the price of liquid fertiliser, then it’s best to make your purchase when it’s most convenient for you (e.g. when prices are low) and store your liquid fertiliser in reliable storage tanks until the time is ripe for using it on your farm.
  
  For this, you need a liquid fertiliser storage tank that is reliable over the long haul.
  
  

• Secondly, because liquid fertiliser weighs more than water.
  
  Liquid fertiliser weighs 10 to 12 pounds per gallon. Water, on the other hand, weighs 8.34 pounds per gallon. From this, you can ascertain that since liquid fertiliser is heavier than water, then it needs a storage tank built specifically to contain it.
  
  

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  Flexi-N liquid fertiliser, for example, has a specific gravity of 1.32 kg/L. Thus, it's best to look for trusted liquid fertiliser storage tanks with an SG rating of more than 1.32.
  

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• Liquid fertiliser, while rife with many advantages for crops and other plants, can be harmful to water sources.
  
  Therefore, your fertiliser storage tank must be watertight, seamless and strong so that leaking can be avoided at all cost.
  
  

So what qualities do you look for in liquid fertiliser tanks to ensure the above needs are met?

Strengths A Liquid Fertiliser Tank Should Have

• Side-wall Strength
• Strong Roof
• Warranty with High-quality Service
• All-around Adaptability to Weather Extremes
  
  

Strong Side Walls

Strong side walls are extremely important when it comes to storing liquid fertiliser. As mentioned earlier, liquid fertiliser is heavier than water. Which means that an ordinary tank won’t be able to hold liquid fertiliser safely enough.

Strong Roof

A strong roof is just as vital as strong side walls, especially with the pressure that liquid fertiliser exerts. The taller the tank, the greater pressure the side walls must take. And if the roof isn’t strong enough to hold the walls together, then it will compound the situation.

Hence, the roof and walls must be balanced and thick enough to be capable of enduring the pressure.

Warranty and High-Quality Service

One of the things that can help you determine if a liquid fertiliser storage tank can stand the test of time is its warranty. The warranty reflects the manufacturer's assessment on the longevity of its own products.

And of course, you need a trustworthy manufacturer that provides high-quality service along with great after-sales support. After all, when an issue arises, you want to be assured that you will receive the help/assistance that you need.

Coerco poly liquid fertiliser storage tanks have a specific gravity rating of 1.5 (greater than liquid fertiliser) and are offered with a 15-year warranty. 

All-around Adaptability to Weather Extremes

The landscape in Australian farming is such that the weather can go from one extreme end of the spectrum to the opposite end and back again, which calls for resilient products that can adapt to any extreme - whether summer or winter.

In conclusion, if you have liquid fertiliser storage tanks that are strong where they need to be, then you can store liquid fertiliser in advance and never have to worry about a sudden spike in price nor worry about your liquid fertiliser deteriorating in quality.

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